Good afternoon,

Spring Parent Conferences will be held on Wednesday, March 20th, from 1:00-7:30 and Thursday, March 21st, from 1:00-5:00. We have planned our conferences to provide meaningful feedback on your child's progress both socially and academically. You will have the opportunity to meet with your child's teachers who will provide an overview on your child's progress on both their Achievement, how a student is progressing on skills and standards within their content classes, and on their Habits of Success, skills we value as essential to student engagement and learning.

Families will receive an email via Parent Square from each of their child's individual teachers to sign up for a 5 minute time slot for each class. E-mails and information regarding Parent Teacher Conferences will be sent out to families at 6:00 P.M. on March 6, 2024 . Conference sign-ups will close at 3:00 P.M on March 15. You may sign up to meet with one, a few, or all of your child’s teachers.

Parent conferences are optional, but we welcome all families who would like to meet with their child’s teacher. If you do not plan to attend conferences in March, please fill out the google form to specify you will not be participating. You can include your child/children's name(s) in the notes. Due to scheduling and the necessary preparation required for conferences, teachers will not be able to accommodate “Drop-Ins” during Parent Conferences.

Virtual conferences will also be available for families who may need that option. If you need to schedule a virtual conference, please reach out directly to your child’s teacher. These conferences may be held at a mutually agreed upon time between individual teachers and parents and may fall outside of the 20th and 21st.

As always, whenever a concern arises, please reach out to your child's Team Leader. The following are the contacts per grade level:

Team 6 contact: Ms. McCabe - tmccabe@easthamptonct.org

Team 7 contact: Mrs. Parsons - kparsons@easthamptonct.org

Team 8 contact: Mrs. Berube - mberube@easthamptonct.org

We can accommodate a team meeting at any point of they year to ensure we are best supporting your child and family. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Emily or myself.

Best,

Christina & Emily

Sun. March 3rd - Regional Scripps Spelling Bee - Best of luck to Avery Guild!

Mon March 4th - National School Breakfast Week!

Friday March 8th - Teacher Professional Development - No school for students

Fri March 8th - 10th - EHMS Drama Club Production of Beauty and the Beast Jr.

Tues March 12th - Music Department Step Up Concert

Wed March 20th - 21st - Early release for students - Spring Parent Conferences

Team newsletters are linked below! Enjoy our latest editions from our teams including Unified Arts!

EAST HAMPTON MS ATHLETICS SCHEDULE MARCH 4- MARCH 8 (subject to change)

MONDAY, MARCH 4

Deadline for Springs Sports Registration on familyid.com

TUESDAY, MARCH 5

Note: information sheets to go out via Parentsquare

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6-FRIDAY, MARCH 8

No Athletics!

Students in 6th Grade math are currently learning how to divide fractions. In this unit, students examine how the sizes of the numerator and denominator affect the size of their quotient. They solve problems involving lengths, areas, and volumes using different strategies.

7th grade students have started their next reading unit, in which they will be developing essential research skills. Students were able to choose their topics, some of which included World War II, the Vietnam War, Rights and Freedom, and Immigration. Students will spend time researching in groups and gathering information to become experts on their topics to then present their knowledge in a final project.

6th graders will be selecting a world language to pursue for 7th grade in the near future. They may choose to take one of the two languages (French or Spanish). Please talk with your child about their interests to aid in the decision-making process with them. Language selection will take place during the first week of March in your student’s Exploratory World Language class. Some select students who have a high level of interest in learning French and Spanish choose to take both languages. If they choose both, they will not have either specials or PE/Health in their schedule. Parents must provide consent in order for students to take dual languages as it is a big academic commitment.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's World Language teacher.

Below are some students who have received Positive Office Referrals for their behaviors that have exemplified our PBIS pillars of Respect, Responsibility, Compassion and Pride. Students were able to choose a reward from our menu of options like eating outside with friends! Great job! Our students celebrated this week are:

6th Graders

Abigail Tinney, Caleb Pinaud, Josslyn Marrero, CJ, Levesque, Ava Kosek, Jenna Sandquist, Nick Bagley, Abbie Coyne

7th & 8th Graders

Nathan McCormick, Alivia Peterson, Elise Roy, Gavin King, Leah Murphy, Addison Marzi, Brenna Mai, Leslieann Cruz, Kylie Bigelow, Sam Hopkins-Frank, Taylor Dudek, Sadie Pinaud, Joey Guiliano

For one of our PBIS activities, we played Name that Movie! During period 7, caller 8 had to call into the office naming the correct movie to the line - "No became the new YES!" Mrs. Phillips class was our 8th caller! They correctly named Yes Day! Pictured below are Mrs. Asklar and Mrs. Dudek answering the phones.

We are excited to see our 8th graders hard at work on their Capstones. This year’s topics range from hands-on projects such as learning metalworking, restoring and rebuilding a dump truck, and dog training, to outreach and educational ventures, such as analyzing the impact of AI on our society, volunteering at an animal sanctuary, and fundraising for various causes. We are excited to see what our 8th graders create and invite you to attend our Capstone Convention, which will be held on the evening of May 21. Please save that date! Below are pictures from one of our 8th graders selling hand-made dog toys to support the Hartford Pound.

As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we are pleased to invite you to a Parent Informational Meeting on Special Education.

Date: March 11, 2024

Time: 5:30 pm

Location: Town Hall, Room 117

During this meeting, we will cover various aspects of our support services and special education programs, including:

• An overview of student services and the special education services offered at our schools.
• The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process.
• Common special education disability categories.
• Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• The importance of reevaluations.
• Strategies for supporting your child's educational journey.
• Resources available to parents within the special education community.

This meeting aims to provide valuable insights into how we work together to ensure the success and well-being of every student. Your participation and engagement are crucial as we strive to create a collaborative and supportive partnership between parents and educators.

We look forward to your attendance and encourage you to reach out if you have any preliminary questions or specific topics you would like us to address during this or any future meetings. Thank you for your continued support in creating an inclusive educational experience for all students.

Thank you to everyone who supported the Munson’s Chocolates fundraiser. Orders will be available for pickup in the school office during parent/teacher conferences March 20th and 21st.

Please join us at our next meeting Wednesday, March 13th at 5:30pm in the school library. We will discuss upcoming spring events such as our huge fundraiser Panther Prowl and teacher appreciation!

Looking for a way to give back? Want to help make the world a better place? Then please join the EarlyAct Club at any of our upcoming events and opportunities to spread compassion! ALL are welcome and no previous club experience is required. Check out our rolling monthly agenda to see where you can help us to make a difference!

The East Hampton Board of Education and the school community as a whole promote a secure and productive school climate, conducive to teaching and learning that is free from threat, harassment, any type of bullying behavior, and teen dating violence. Therefore it shall be the policy of the Board that bullying and/or teen dating violence committed against a student by another student is prohibited. The Board believes that a school environment in which students feel safe, supported, engaged and helpfully challenged is optimal for learning and healthy development. The Board seeks an environment in which students and adults feel socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically safe; an environment that is free of harassment, intimidation, teen dating violence and bullying. Our website provides links to various policies and reporting forms including our Safe School Climate Plan. Hard copies are also available in our main office. If at any point you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to building administration for further assistance.

School breakfast is a great way for students to start their school day and its FREE to everyone!

Please review your student(s)’s available balance for any lunch purchases at our secure “e-Funds for Schools” portal: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56523 Funds should be added on an as needed basis to ensure the account balance covers all purchases.

Communications to families about your meal account come directly from the payment portal. Please be alert to these emails and remove from your “junk” status the following addresses:

easthampton@mealmagic.cloud

easthampton@Familyportal.cloud

A phone call is appreciated, but only an email to our attendance inbox or written note can officially excuse absence 1 through 9. Below is our attendance email:

Note: Between the school name and the word Attendance is a underscore ( _ )

EHMS_Attendance@easthamptonct.org

If a student has four unexcused absences in one month or 10 unexcused absences in a year they are classified as truant. If a child misses 18 or more days in a school year – excused or unexcused absences – the student is classified as chronically absent.

Access to the East Hampton attendance policy is available HERE

If your child is having any Chromebook or technology issues please click on the link below to do some troubleshooting: EHMS TroubleShooting Tips

If the troubleshooting doesn't work click on the link below to submit an IT work ticket:

Chromebook Trouble Ticket

Please encourage your child to take pride and care in their device. Below is a video to review the proper care of Chromebooks with your child.

Happy New Year! Did you resolve to be more on top of your and your child’s health this year? Here’s an easy solution: Sign your child up for School-Based Health Care. Your child’s school works with Community Health Center, Inc.’s School-Based Health Care program to provide health services to your child during the school day. This means they won’t miss as much class and you don’t need to miss work to support their health care needs. Learn more about the services offered at your child’s school and enroll today at SBHC1.com!

Board of Education Statement on School Safety: The East Hampton Board of Education is committed to a safe and secure learning environment that honors and celebrates the diversity of our students, our community, and our nation. The Board of Education in partnership with the school community will not tolerate any threat of violence in the schools or any hate speech that targets any race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Each student is held to the highest standards of responsible decision making within a culture that is expected to foster compassion, caring, and empathy.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement of the East Hampton Public Schools: The school community of East Hampton is committed to the mission of honoring and celebrating the diversity of our students, our community, and our nation. We strive to guide our students to conscious, deliberate, individual and collective actions that cultivate the respect of all races, religions, and social backgrounds. Our school community endeavors to produce graduates who are equipped with a greater understanding of the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nondiscrimination Statement of the East Hampton Public Schools: The East Hampton Board of Education, in compliance with federal and state law, affirms its policy of equal educational opportunity for all students and equal employment opportunity for all persons. It is the policy of the District to promote nondiscrimination and an environment free of harassment regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability (including but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability, or learning disability), genetic information, marital status, or age or because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, or age of any persons with whom the individual associates. The District shall provide to all students without discrimination, course offerings, counseling, assistance, employment, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The District shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The District shall make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with federal and state statutes and regulations.

Email: camaral@easthamptonct.org
Website: https://www.easthamptonps.org/o/ehms
Location: 19 Childs Road, East Hampton, CT, USA
Phone: (860) 365 4060